Uses

Atenolol is generally used in treatment of the treatment of high blood pressure.Amlodipine is generally used in treatment of chest pain (Angina) and high blood pressure

Side effects

Abdominal pain

Ankle swelling

Cold extremities

Diarrhoea

Dizziness

ears

Edema (swelling)

Fatigue

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face

Headache

Nausea

neck and trunk)

Palpitations

Sleepiness

Slow heart rate

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Atenolol, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Atenolol is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Amlodipine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Amlodipine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.

How it works

Atenolol is a beta blocker that acts on the heart. It slows down the heart rate to make the heart pump the blood more efficiently around the body and works to make the condition better.Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It relaxes the blood vessels to make the heart pump blood more efficiently throughout the body & help improve the condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is betacard used for?Betacard is a trade name for active drug Atenolol. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers and is used for its effect on the heart and peripheral blood vessels to lower elevated blood pressure, prevent chest pain, treat uneven heart beats and in the early treatment following a heart attack

Q. Is Atenolol safe?Yes,Atenolol is safe if used for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as recommended by your doctor.

Q. Is Atenolol a diuretic/ blood thinner/ ACE inhibitor/ nitrate?{NAME is not a diuretic/ blood thinner/ ACE inhibitor/ nitrate and it belongs to a class of drugs called beta-blockers. It is used to lower the blood pressure and treat a few heart diseases. Atenolol is not said to increase the urine output or fluidity of blood.

Q. Is Atenolol a narcotic?No. Atenolol is not a narcotic medicine. It belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers and is used for its effect on the heart and peripheral blood vessels to lower elevated blood pressure, prevent chest pain, treat uneven heart beats and in the early treatment following a heart attack

Q. Is Atenolol cardioselective/ selective/ non-selective?Atenolol is a cardioselective drug as it blocks receptors called beta-1 adrenergic receptor in the heart.

Q. What is Amlodipine used for?Amlodipine is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), angina pectoris (pain in the chest caused by blockages in the arteries leading to the heart) or chest pain classed as vasospastic angina pectoris (or Prinzmetalâ€™s angina).

Q. Is Amlodipine a calcium channel blocker and how does it works?Amlodipine is a Calcium channel blocker. In patients with high blood pressure, it works by relaxing blood vessels, so blood passes through them more simply. In patients with angina, it works by rising blood supply to the heart muscle, that then receives more oxygen, and hence, prevents chest pain. It doesn't give immediate relief of chest pain from angina.

Q. Is Amlodipine safe?Amlodipine is safe to use, provided you follow the doctor's advice on using the medication.

Q. Can I take Amlodipine at night?Amlodipine may be taken at night. you must take Amlodipine at the same time every day with a glass of water.

Q. Can I take Amlodipine and aspirin?As of now no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two and can be taken together. However, to be on safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amlodipine with sildenafil?Amlodipine and sildenafil both cause lowering of blood pressure. So, taking the two medicines together could be harmful. consult your physician before taking them together.

Q. Is Amlodipine a beta blocker?Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not a beta blocker.

Q. Is Amlodipine safe for kidneys?Amlodipine isn't known to damage kidneys. However Amlodipine will cause urinary disorders like issue in passing urine, increase the necessity to urinate at night, increased number of times of passing urine as an uncommon side effect.

Q. Is Amlodipine a diuretic?Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not a diuretic.

Q. Is Amlodipine a blood thinner?Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not a blood thinner.

Q. Is Amlodipine a statin?Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not a statin.

Q. Is Amlodipine an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It is not an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor..

Q. Does Amlodipine cause tachycardia?Amlodipine will rarely cause changes in heart rate, which might be a rise (tachycardia) or a decrease in heart rate(bradycardia) or an irregular heart rate. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while taking Amlodipine.

Q. Does Amlodipine cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles)?Amlodipine will cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles). Consult your doctor if you have got pedal oedemawhereas taking Amlodipine .

Q. Does Amlodipine increase creatinine?Amlodipine has not been reported to increase creatinine levels. Please consult your doctor if you have got increased creatinine levels while taking Amlodipine as it needs correct diagnosis and management.

Q. Does Amlodipine cause erectile dysfunction?one of the uncommon side effect of Amlodipine is Erectile dysfunction. Consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction when you are taking Amlodipine.

Q. Does Amlodipine cause bradycardia (decreased heart rate)?Amlodipine will rarely cause changes in heart rate, which might be a rise (tachycardia) or a decrease in heart rate(bradycardia) or an irregular heart rate. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while taking Amlodipine.

Q. Does Amlodipine cause weight gain?Amlodipine may cause changes in weight, it can either cause weight gain or weight loss. However, these changes are very rare. Consult your physician if you experience a change in weight while taking Amlodipine.

Q. Does Amlodipine cause dry mouth?Amlodipine will cause dry mouth as an uncommon side effect. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive dryness of mouth when taking Amlodipine .

Q. Can I take Amlodipine without food?Amlodipine may be taken before or after food. Amlodipine should be taken same time each day with a glass of water. Amlodipine should not be taken with grapefruit juice.

Q. Can I take Amlodipine with milk?There are no specific recommendations on the utilization of Amlodipine with milk. However, it may be taken before or after food and drinks.

Q. Can I take Amlodipine with lisinopril?Amlodipine and lisinopril can be taken together. No drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, as both the medicines have a blood pressure lowering effect, interactions can occur. So, consult your physician before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amlodipine with ibuprofen?Amlodipine and ibuprofen can be taken together. No drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur. Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amlodipine with metoprolol?Amlodipine and metoprolol each have a blood pressure lowering result. So, taking both the medicines together will be harmful. consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together..

Q. Can I take Amlodipine with losartan?Amlodipine and losartan each have a blood pressure lowering result. So, taking both the medicines together will be harmful. consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amlodipine with ramipril?Amlodipine and ramipril both have a blood pressure lowering effect. Taking both the medicines together will be harmful. So, consult your doctor before taking the 2 medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amlodipine with simvastatin?Amlodipine can increase the levels of simvastatin and causing an increased tendency towards myopathy (muscle pain) and rhabdomyolysis (increased breakdown of muscle). consult your doctor the dose of simvastatin may need to be reduced when giving along with Amlodipine .

Q. Can I take Amlodipine with atorvastatin?Amlodipine and atorvastatin can be taken together. No drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur as interactions have been reported between simvastatin (belongs to the same class). So, Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can the use of Amlodipine cause gout?Amlodipine is not known to cause gout. However, It may cause joint pains (arthralgia). Consult your doctor in case you have any signs and symptoms of gout as you may need treatment for the same.

Expert Advice

Atenolol lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.It may also be used to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease).It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.Do not stop taking Atenolol suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

You have been prescribed Amlodipine to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Amlodipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while youâ€™re sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

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